1297 Grotto Street N, Saint Paul, MN 55117

$429,000 Asking Price

3 beds
3 baths
2,237  sqft
Built in 1940

This enchanting Como bungalow, owned by the same family since 1943, offers the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern updates. Move right in and enjoy its many upgrades! Newly refinished original oak floors (2024), rebuilt lower level wood burning fireplace (2023), renovated basement family room with a completely remodeled full bathroom, new LVP flooring, all new doors, trim and electrical finishes (2021). The second floor has been entirely remodeled with a raised ceiling and pushed out walls to create an open floorplan, new roof on home and garage, maintenance free siding, new windows, and a heat pump system for both AC and heat, plus updates to the electrical, new insulation, and a completely remodeled primary bathroom (all 2019). The home includes a lower level hobby room with plenty of storage, a sunny, fully fenced-in backyard and a spacious two-car garage with an extra parking pad and high-voltage plug-in. The treasured vintage details include the original oak floors, coved ceilings and archways, fireplace, beautiful built-in cabinets, a foyer with a coat closet and original interior doors/hardware. The location cannot be beat! This home is nestled on a quiet, tree lined street in the heart of Como neighborhood. Just minutes to either downtown and steps to all that Como Park has to offer – zoo, lake, golf and tons of walking trails!

Features & Amenities

Interior

Rooms:
Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room, Family Room, Laundry, Hobby Room
Master Bath:
Main Floor Full Bath
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Rented
Dining:
Separate/Formal Dining Room
Basement:
Block, Daylight/Lookout Windows, Drain Tiled, Finished, Storage Space, Sump Pump
A/C:
Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
Heating:
Forced Air
Fireplace:
Electric, Wood Burning, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 2

Exterior

Pool:
None
Parking:
Detached, Concrete, Electric, Garage Door Opener, Guest Parking

Construction

Roofing:
Age 8 Years or Less
General:
One and One Half

Location

Road/Access:
City Street
HOA Amenities:
0.0
Originating MLS:
northstar
School District:
St. Paul
County:
Ramsey

Lot

Zoning:
232923430005
Fencing:
Chain Link

Utilities

Utilities:
Circuit Breakers
Water:
City Water/Connected
Sewer:
City Sewer/Connected

Financial

Source:
northstar

This listing courtesy of:
Fazendin REALTORS

About Saint Paul, MN

Housing

Number of Units
349,531
Median Home Value
$277,855
Median Rent
$1,059

36.15% of housing units are renter occupied.

4.06% are vacant.

Commute

Car
62.84%
Public Transportation
3.99%
Walk to Work
1.67%
Work from Home
30.51%
Other
0.47%

The median travel time to work is 18 minutes.

People

Population
818,272
Median Age
37.40
Median Household Size
2.67

Education

High School
19.32%
Associate’s Degree
9.12%
Bachelor’s Degree
28.18%
Graduate Degree
17.52%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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